MSc in Medico-Surgical Nursing (2 Years)

This advanced clinical degree prepares registered nurses for specialized roles in acute care settings, combining expert patient management with leadership in surgical and medical nursing practice.

Program Focus:

1. Advanced Clinical Practice:

  • Complex Medical Case Management (ICU/CCU)

  • Perioperative Nursing (Pre-op to Post-op Care)

  • Trauma & Emergency Nursing Interventions

  • Advanced Wound & Ostomy Care

2. Technical Specializations:

  • Ventilator & Hemodynamic Monitoring

  • Pain Management Protocols

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

  • Minimally Invasive Procedure Assistance

3. Leadership & Research:

  • Clinical Preceptorship & Mentoring

  • Quality Improvement in Acute Care

  • Evidence-Based Practice Implementation

  • Healthcare Technology Integration

Clinical Training Components:

✔️ 1,200+ hours in tertiary hospitals
✔️ High-fidelity simulation lab training
✔️ Surgical ward leadership rotations
✔️ 6-month clinical residency

Career Pathways:

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist (Medical/Surgical)

  • Nurse Consultant (ICU/OT)

  • Nurse Educator (Acute Care)

  • Hospital Nursing Director

  • Travel Nurse (International)

African Context Specialization:

🔹 Tropical Disease Complications Management
🔹 Low-Resource Critical Care Adaptations
🔹 Emergency Nursing in Conflict Zones

Certification & Progression:

→ Eligible for Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification
→ Pathway to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Ideal For:

Registered nurses seeking advanced clinical expertise in hospital-based care.